The Documents Theory Test consists of 30 questions.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: MOT test certificates stay valid for 12 months. As it's not feasible to guarantee a test on the same date 12 months later, an MOT test can be taken 1 month before the current certificate expires. The new certificate then lasts 12 months from the date of expiry of the old certificate. Some but not all garages will send reminders to tell you of upcoming MOT tests; ensure to book your vehicle in promptly
Explanation: MOT test certificates stay valid for 12 months. As it's not feasible to guarantee a test on the same date 12 months later, an MOT test can be taken 1 month before the current certificate expires. The new certificate then lasts 12 months from the date of expiry of the old certificate. Some but not all garages will send reminders to tell you of upcoming MOT tests; ensure to book your vehicle in promptly
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: An insurance cover note can be issued by an insurance company. It provides the same amount of cover as a full insurance policy, but lasts only for a short time (usually one month).
Explanation: An insurance cover note can be issued by an insurance company. It provides the same amount of cover as a full insurance policy, but lasts only for a short time (usually one month).
3. What must you do if you receive six points on your first full licence within two years of passing your practical driving test?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Your licence will be revoked if you get six or more points on your licence in your first two years of driving on a full licence. Offences committed before passing also count towards this total. If your licence is revoked, you return to being a learner driver until you again pass both theory and practical tests.
Explanation: Your licence will be revoked if you get six or more points on your licence in your first two years of driving on a full licence. Offences committed before passing also count towards this total. If your licence is revoked, you return to being a learner driver until you again pass both theory and practical tests.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) lasts until your vehicle is taxed, sold, or scrapped. While off-road, it does not need to be taxed.
Explanation: A Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) lasts until your vehicle is taxed, sold, or scrapped. While off-road, it does not need to be taxed.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: You must make a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) if you wish to keep your vehicle off-road and untaxed. This stays valid indefinitely, until you tax, sell, or scrap your vehicle.
Explanation: You must make a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) if you wish to keep your vehicle off-road and untaxed. This stays valid indefinitely, until you tax, sell, or scrap your vehicle.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: As well as receiving an unlimited fine, you may be disqualified from driving or incur penalty points for driving uninsured.
Explanation: As well as receiving an unlimited fine, you may be disqualified from driving or incur penalty points for driving uninsured.
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Keeping the details on your vehicle registration certificate (V5C) up to date is your responsibility, and you need to inform the DVLA of any changes. Failing to do this might make selling your vehicle difficult. Details on the V5C include your name, address, and vehicle details.
Explanation: Keeping the details on your vehicle registration certificate (V5C) up to date is your responsibility, and you need to inform the DVLA of any changes. Failing to do this might make selling your vehicle difficult. Details on the V5C include your name, address, and vehicle details.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: When asked to by police, you must be able to provide a valid insurance certificate. If you don't have this with you, you can present it to a police station at a later date. Your MOT certificate and drivers licence may also be asked for.
Explanation: When asked to by police, you must be able to provide a valid insurance certificate. If you don't have this with you, you can present it to a police station at a later date. Your MOT certificate and drivers licence may also be asked for.
9. Which of these documents is a legal requirement for using a vehicle on public roads?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Illegal use of a vehicle can result in penalty points and a hefty fine. To drive legally, you must have taxed and insured your vehicle, and have a valid driving licence.
Explanation: Illegal use of a vehicle can result in penalty points and a hefty fine. To drive legally, you must have taxed and insured your vehicle, and have a valid driving licence.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Road tax (also known as vehicle excise duty) can be renewed online or by phone, at the post office, or at vehicle registration offices. You'll need your renewal reminder notice, and may need your MOT certificate.
Explanation: Road tax (also known as vehicle excise duty) can be renewed online or by phone, at the post office, or at vehicle registration offices. You'll need your renewal reminder notice, and may need your MOT certificate.
11. If a police officer asks to see your documents but you don't have them with you, how long do you have to present them at a police station?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: If a police officer asks to see your documents (insurance information, driving license, etc.) but you don't have them with you, you may be asked to show them at a police station within seven days of being stopped.
Explanation: If a police officer asks to see your documents (insurance information, driving license, etc.) but you don't have them with you, you may be asked to show them at a police station within seven days of being stopped.
12. As a learner driver, what must you do before driving on a road for the first time?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Learner drivers need to have a signed provisional licence. The license is not considered valid until signed, so this is something you'll need to do before driving for the first time.
Explanation: Learner drivers need to have a signed provisional licence. The license is not considered valid until signed, so this is something you'll need to do before driving for the first time.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: You need to make sure that you are properly insured on any vehicle you drive, even if it's not your own. Driving without insurance is illegal. It's good practice to compare several insurance quotes, comparing their features against your needs, before deciding which one is right for you.
Explanation: You need to make sure that you are properly insured on any vehicle you drive, even if it's not your own. Driving without insurance is illegal. It's good practice to compare several insurance quotes, comparing their features against your needs, before deciding which one is right for you.
14. Which of the following may be invalidated if you drive a vehicle without a valid MOT certificate?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Driving a vehicle without a valid MOT certificate is illegal. There are only two exceptions to this: When driving your vehicle to its MOT test, and when driving your vehicle to get repairs ahead of its MOT test.
Explanation: Driving a vehicle without a valid MOT certificate is illegal. There are only two exceptions to this: When driving your vehicle to its MOT test, and when driving your vehicle to get repairs ahead of its MOT test.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Whether you are a new driver or an experienced one, it is your responsibility to make sure you're insured on any vehicle you drive, no one else's.
Explanation: Whether you are a new driver or an experienced one, it is your responsibility to make sure you're insured on any vehicle you drive, no one else's.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Third party insurance only covers damage to other vehicles. Damage to your vehicle and personal injury are not covered, so, in the event of a collision, you may have to pay for repairs on your own vehicle.
Explanation: Third party insurance only covers damage to other vehicles. Damage to your vehicle and personal injury are not covered, so, in the event of a collision, you may have to pay for repairs on your own vehicle.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: It is the responsibility of the registered keeper of a vehicle to pay vehicle tax, or to make a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) if keeping the vehicle off the road and untaxed.
Explanation: It is the responsibility of the registered keeper of a vehicle to pay vehicle tax, or to make a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) if keeping the vehicle off the road and untaxed.
18. Which of the following information is shown on a vehicle registration document (V5C)?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Every vehicle's registration document (V5C) shows details of its registration number, date of first registration, make, colour, engine size, year of manufacture, and chassis number. Also included are details of the current and previous registered keepers.
Explanation: Every vehicle's registration document (V5C) shows details of its registration number, date of first registration, make, colour, engine size, year of manufacture, and chassis number. Also included are details of the current and previous registered keepers.
19. Under which of these circumstances must you contact the vehicle licensing authority?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: You must contact the vehicle licensing authority when you sell your vehicle, and if details such as your name or address change. The helps the DVLA keep up-to-date records of vehicle ownership, and allows them to send road tax reminders when renewal is due. The DVLA keeps a history of every vehicle in the country.
Explanation: You must contact the vehicle licensing authority when you sell your vehicle, and if details such as your name or address change. The helps the DVLA keep up-to-date records of vehicle ownership, and allows them to send road tax reminders when renewal is due. The DVLA keeps a history of every vehicle in the country.
20. Under which of these circumstances must you contact the vehicle licensing authority?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The DVLA keeps up-to-date records of all drivers, riders, and vehicles in the country. If you have a medical condition that could impact your driving ability, you need to let them know. You also need to let them know if a condition causes you to become unfit to drive.
Explanation: The DVLA keeps up-to-date records of all drivers, riders, and vehicles in the country. If you have a medical condition that could impact your driving ability, you need to let them know. You also need to let them know if a condition causes you to become unfit to drive.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Young or inexperienced drivers tend to have more expensive insurance; the cost then comes down as you get older and have more experience. Pass Plus is an additional driving qualification for new drivers. It improves your driving skills, and can reduce premiums with some insurers.
Explanation: Young or inexperienced drivers tend to have more expensive insurance; the cost then comes down as you get older and have more experience. Pass Plus is an additional driving qualification for new drivers. It improves your driving skills, and can reduce premiums with some insurers.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: To supervise a learner driver, you need to be at least 21 years old and have held a full driving licence for a minimum of three years.
Explanation: To supervise a learner driver, you need to be at least 21 years old and have held a full driving licence for a minimum of three years.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A car is first required to pass an MOT test at three years old (four years old in Northern Ireland). The only time it is permitted to drive a car older than three (or four) years without a valid MOT certificate is when driving to an MOT test, or for repairs ahead of an MOT test. Some vehicles made before 1960 may also be driven without an MOT test, but must be considered in roadworthy condition
Explanation: A car is first required to pass an MOT test at three years old (four years old in Northern Ireland). The only time it is permitted to drive a car older than three (or four) years without a valid MOT certificate is when driving to an MOT test, or for repairs ahead of an MOT test. Some vehicles made before 1960 may also be driven without an MOT test, but must be considered in roadworthy condition
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: If a vehicle is over three years old (four in Northern Ireland) it must pass an MOT test and have a valid MOT certificate. Vehicles made before 1960 do not need to pass an MOT test, but they are only allowed on the road if they're considered roadworthy. All vehicles on the road must be roadworthy and in good condition.
Explanation: If a vehicle is over three years old (four in Northern Ireland) it must pass an MOT test and have a valid MOT certificate. Vehicles made before 1960 do not need to pass an MOT test, but they are only allowed on the road if they're considered roadworthy. All vehicles on the road must be roadworthy and in good condition.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Pass Plus scheme is designed for new drivers. It enhances basic skills and familiarises drivers with motorway driving and driving in different conditions, reducing the likelihood of a new driver being involved in an incident.
Explanation: The Pass Plus scheme is designed for new drivers. It enhances basic skills and familiarises drivers with motorway driving and driving in different conditions, reducing the likelihood of a new driver being involved in an incident.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Third-party insurance only covers damage and injury to others, and does not cover damage or injury to you or your vehicle. It is usually cheaper than comprehensive cover.
Explanation: Third-party insurance only covers damage and injury to others, and does not cover damage or injury to you or your vehicle. It is usually cheaper than comprehensive cover.
27. Which of these types of cover must your insurance include to allow you to drive on public roads?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Third-party insurance is the minimum insurance cover required by law. In the event of an incident, this only covers damage to other vehicles and injury to other people, not damage or injury to you and your vehicle. Fire damage and theft are also not covered. Speak to your insurance company about your requirements to determine which type of insurance is best for your needs.
Explanation: Third-party insurance is the minimum insurance cover required by law. In the event of an incident, this only covers damage to other vehicles and injury to other people, not damage or injury to you and your vehicle. Fire damage and theft are also not covered. Speak to your insurance company about your requirements to determine which type of insurance is best for your needs.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: An excess on your policy results in lower monthly or annual insurance costs, but you'll need to pay the excess for any claim you make. For example, if a repair costs £500 and you have an excess of £100, you will pay £100 towards the cost of repair, and your insurer will pay £400.
Explanation: An excess on your policy results in lower monthly or annual insurance costs, but you'll need to pay the excess for any claim you make. For example, if a repair costs £500 and you have an excess of £100, you will pay £100 towards the cost of repair, and your insurer will pay £400.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Pass Plus scheme is designed to enhance the skills of new drivers. It teaches motorway driving and night-time driving, widening your experience. Completing a Pass Plus scheme can result in lower insurance costs.
Explanation: The Pass Plus scheme is designed to enhance the skills of new drivers. It teaches motorway driving and night-time driving, widening your experience. Completing a Pass Plus scheme can result in lower insurance costs.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Pass Plus scheme is designed to enhance the skills of new drivers. It teaches motorway driving and night-time driving, widening your experience. The Pass Plus scheme (and other advanced driving qualifications) must be completed with an approved driving instructor. Completing a Pass Plus scheme can result in lower insurance costs.
Explanation: The Pass Plus scheme is designed to enhance the skills of new drivers. It teaches motorway driving and night-time driving, widening your experience. The Pass Plus scheme (and other advanced driving qualifications) must be completed with an approved driving instructor. Completing a Pass Plus scheme can result in lower insurance costs.